Year: 2018
Unveiling an African poverty clock: Leaving no one behind
Moving into 2019, there is reason to celebrate. Latest estimates by World Data Lab show that, for the first time…
ADC Oyo guber candidate condemns monetisation of election
The Oyo State Governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin has condemned the monetisation of elections…
2018 NUJ Press Week: TECH-U VC charges Nigerian Journalists
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Against the daunting challenges confronting the Nigerian media, the Vice Chancellor, First Technical University, TECH-U, Professor Ayobami Salami…
Comedienne Wofai Fada Unveils Restaurant
Popular comedienne and actress Wofai Fada has launched her restaurant ''Just Afang and Yogiegee'' in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria.
We expose our kids to 100% reality in Nigeria, German woman married to a Nigerian
German woman, Nicole Chilaka-Ukpo married to a Nigerian man, Jeff narrated how she's exposing her children to the everyday Nigeria…
Ogun revenue service generates N45.8bn in 10 months
Adekunle Adeosun, Chairman, Ogun Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), on Tuesday said that the agency generated over N45.8billion revenue to the…
We’re ready for Buhari’s 2019 Appropriation bill presentation – Reps
The House of Representatives has resolved to admit President Muhammadu Buhari on the floor of the green chambers to present…
Photos: First transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe
Reigning Miss Spain, Ángela Maria Ponce Camacho has become the first ever transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe pageant.
Buhari congratulates Leemon Ikpea at 62
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with a major investor in the oil and gas industry, Dr Leemon Ikpea, as he…
Court dissolves 16-year-old marriage over constant wife battering
A Grade ‘C’ Customary Court, Bode Igbo, Ibadan, has dissolved the 16-year-old marriage between Taiwo Philip and his wife, Bukola,…
Photos: Check out AY’s new mansion
Popular comedian, AY new mansion's interior and exterior are absolutely breathtaking and a beauty to behold.
300, 000 PVCs uncollected in Plateau – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said over 300, 000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in…
Coup: Turkey arrests 118 soldiers
Turkish Authorities on Tuesday arrested 118 Soldiers over their alleged links to a group believed to be behind a coup…
Christmas is Nimrod’s birthday, Keep Christ out of it – Daddy Freeze
Leader of Free the Sheeple Movement, Daddy Freeze has asked those celebrating Christmas to stop fooling the world into believing…
Video: How an abandoned newborn baby was rescued
An abandoned newborn baby was rescued alive in Ayetoro, Ogun State by some good Samaritans.
NDLEA seizes 201 bags of cannabis in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted 201 bags containing substances suspected to be cannabis —…
Good governance possible in Nigeria – Ezekwesili
Prof. Obiageli Ezekwesili, the Presidential Candidate on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), on Tuesday said that…
ASUU-LASU demands payment of Earned Academic Allowance
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University chapter, has demanded the payment of accumulated Earned Academic Allowance unpaid…
13 killed as communal crisis rages in Ethiopia
Violence between rival Ethiopian communities near the southern town of Moyale has escalated with eyewitnesses reporting that 13 people were…
US military kills 62 al-Shabab fighters
The US military says it has killed 62 fighters from the Islamist group al-Shabab in six air strikes in Somalia.…
Yemen’s ceasefire breaks minutes after coming into effect
Ceasefire in Yemen's war was broken minutes after coming into effect, pro-government officials say.
Man United sack Mourinho
Manchester United have sacked Jose Mourinho as manager of the Club after series of poor performance.
Video: TV guests suggest kids wearing bum shorts is provocative
Two male guests on a television show said the way and manner parents dress their kids can lead to sexual…
21 boys die in South Africa circumcision
At least 21 boys have died in South Africa while undergoing circumcision in the bi-annual ceremony which began in November,…
Police barricade National Assembly
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have occupied the National Assembly Complex.
Photo News: Faaji Agba Eko Musical Concert Holds
The Evergreen Musical Company organised a musical concert tagged “Faaji Agba Eko”, the best of Lagos music of yesteryears on…
Kaduna attack: Troops take over Jema’a LGA
Kaduna State Government has ordered the deployment of troops to Ungwan Pa-Gwandara in Jema’a Local Government Area, following an attack…
Saraki orders Police, DSS to secure NASS Complex for Tuesday’s Plenary
The leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Police and the Directorate of State Security (DSS) to ensure adequate…
How oil companies evade taxes, royalties in Nigeria
Mr Okoi Obono-Obla, Chairman, Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property says oil companies contribute to the…
Strike: ASUU did not walk out on govt – Minister
The Minister of Labour and Employment Senator Chris Ngige has denied that the negotiating team of the Academic Staff Union…